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Uniquely You

Uniquely You celebrates individuality in all shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. Because there’s only one you, and that you is beautiful. Here you'll find essays celebrating plus-size bodies, celebrations of acne-prone skin, and personal stories about beauty in all forms.

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My Self-Esteem Skyrocketed After Lockdown Made Me Go Natural

My Self-Esteem Skyrocketed After Lockdown Made Me Go Natural
"As I transition, I shed the shame, fear, and repulsion I felt toward my hair."
As a Jewish-Asian, Learning To Love My Hair Was An Emotional Rollercoaster

As a Jewish-Asian, Learning To Love My Hair Was An Emotional Rollercoaster
I grew up in a WASPy town where the beauty standard was pin-straight hair.
This Was the Year I Stopped Hiding My Acne on Instagram

This Was the Year I Stopped Hiding My Acne on Instagram
Pimples and pores shouldn't dictate my life.
Dear Monolids, I Finally Love You

Dear Monolids, I Finally Love You
After years of contemplating double eyelid surgery, I've learned to love myself completely.
After Years of Pulling Out My Lashes, I'm Done Living for Others

After Years of Pulling Out My Lashes, I'm Done Living for Others
Therapy has helped me develop coping mechanisms to deal with trichotillomania.
Beauty Guru Christen Dominique on Finding Confidence and Incorporating Her Mexican-Guyanese Heritage Into Her Makeup

Beauty Guru Christen Dominique on Finding Confidence and Incorporating Her Mexican-Guyanese Heritage Into Her Makeup
“We’re out here and we can do these big things, no matter who you are or what ethnicity you are."
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Watch Out! You Might Be Engaging in Cultural Appropriation When You Shop—Here’s How to Tell

Watch Out! You Might Be Engaging in Cultural Appropriation When You Shop—Here’s How to Tell
Here are few key things to keep in mind.
11 Afro-Latinxs on How Their Heritage Influences Their Style

11 Afro-Latinxs on How Their Heritage Influences Their Style 
“I grew up with women being very comfortable in their bodies.”
I Hid My Dark Brown Eyes for a Decade, and Now They’re My Favorite Feature

I Hid My Dark Brown Eyes for a Decade, and Now They’re My Favorite Feature
6 Beauty Trends From Latinx Cultures

6 Beauty Trends From Latinx Cultures
Here's Why Latinx Women Are Reframing the Conversation Around "Bad Hair"

Here's Why Latinx Women Are Reframing the Conversation Around "Bad Hair"
Yes, Abuelitas Know a Thing or Two About Beauty—Here Are the 17 Products They Swear By

Mi Cultura, Mi Belleza

These 7 Beauty Products Help Me Feel More Connected to My Culture

We're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting some of our favorite Latinx-owned items.

All Uniquely You

I started wearing heels when I stopped apologizing for taking up space

I started wearing heels when I stopped apologizing for taking up space
I shaved my head to prove to myself that a woman's beauty isn't in her hair

I shaved my head to prove to myself that a woman's beauty isn't in her hair
The one thing that helped me finally feel comfortable in a bathing suit

The one thing that helped me finally feel comfortable in a bathing suit
Not wearing makeup is how we mourn the dead in my religion

Not wearing makeup is how we mourn the dead in my religion
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